"Protecting Players is Also a Coach's Duty" Former Coach Hong Myung-bo Heads to US, Announces Willingness to Attend Parliamentary Hearing

Former South Korean national football team coach Hong Myung-bo has expressed his readiness to appear before a parliamentary hearing should he be summoned. His willingness to testify was communicated through representatives of the Hong Myung-bo Foundation, an organization he leads.

Hong, who stepped down as coach after the national team's disappointing World Cup performance, maintains that a coach's responsibilities extend to protecting their players, even after their tenure has ended. This principle appears to guide his decision to engage with the parliamentary inquiry.

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I intend to attend if a parliamentary hearing takes place. I will go if I am called!

The parliamentary hearing is expected to address the national team's performance and related issues. Hong's potential testimony could shed light on the team's dynamics and the circumstances surrounding their World Cup campaign.

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Even if the coach resigns taking responsibility for the World Cup results, protecting the players until the end is also the coach's role.